US Bridges

SR 162 over Buck Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.28 Miles East of SR 511 · Structure no. 4705882

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Buck Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.28 Miles East of SR 511
RouteState Highway 162
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10276, -82.27934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2015)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Buck Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.